Halloween is the season for ghost stories and black cats, but some of the best Halloween memories come from dumping out a huge haul of candy at the end of a long night collecting candy from neighbors’ houses. We’d fill our bedroom floor with a mass of colorful sugars and vibrant wrappers, primed and ready to give our tiny tot tummies a well-earned ache. As we age, our Halloweens turn to costume parties with DJ sets or passing out our favorite candies to our neighborhood kids – the Halloween lifecycle. Nothing seems even to approach the feeling of pure joy we got as children, scouring our neighborhoods for candy and earning our sugary hoards. We decided to harken back to those sweet childhood Halloweens with our collection of colorful gemstones that look good enough to eat. Who knew luxury could be this sweet?
Candy Bracelet (For Grown-Ups)
When it comes to color variety that stands up to the test of durability, sapphires are the way to go. The Diamond Line Bracelet by John Apel boasts three different sapphire colors – traditional blue sapphire, yellow sapphire, and pink sapphire. Sparkling like candy gemstones, each set of colorful sapphires is punctuated by brilliant round diamonds. Set in 18k yellow gold, these candy-colored stones are imbued with luxury as well as whimsy.
Rosie and Riveting
The technicolor sapphires just keep on coming. Known for her colorful designs and inspired choice of gemstones, Lauren K is at it again with the Rosie Beads Station Necklace. Comprised of dozens of tiny pink and orange sapphire beads, the 18-inch necklace sits just below the collarbone. The polished quality of the sapphires gives the necklace a gummy candy impression, making it perfect for those nostalgic for gummy bears and peach rings. The length of the necklace is dotted by pure yellow gold stations, elevating this piece to luxurious heights.
Candy Drop Earrings
There’s something about a cabochon gemstone that looks delicious. Instead of cutting the stones in particular facets to show off sparkle and shine, the gemstone is tumbled and polished into a smooth stone resembling a river-worn pebble. The Silica 2 Joyce Drop Earrings by Lauren K utilize the cabochon process to create some candy-like drops for a vibrant look. The bright green chrysoprase stones resemble little green jellybeans and the pear-shaped Gem Silica contains a unique blend of inclusions, meaning every piece has its own unique look.
Watermelon Sugar High
This one’s for the watermelon-flavored Jolly Rancher enthusiasts. A tried and true hard candy (and arguably the best flavor), depicted in a gorgeous open-face watermelon tourmaline ring. The Watermelon Tourmaline Sprinkle Ring by Lauren K boasts a large center watermelon tourmaline stone with a beautiful gradient from green to pink – the colorful reason for the stone’s namesake. Set in 18k yellow gold, the Watermelon Tourmaline Sprinkle Ring is dotted with asymmetrical white diamond accents around the gold halo, evoking sugar crystals and adding a hint of luxury to this show-stopping ring.
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